Ray Charles

Ray Charles Robinson was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century and was often referred to by contemporaries as "The Genius". Among friends and fellow musicians, Charles preferred being called "Brother Ray".

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Who was born first?

• Ray Charles and Lorin Maazel were born the same year
• Ray Charles and Jean Guillou were born the same year
• Ray Charles and Stephen Sondheim were born the same year
• Ray Charles and Tōru Takemitsu were born the same year
• Ray Charles and Barbara were born the same year

Timeline

1. BarbaraJune 9, 1930 – November 24, 1997
2. Jean GuillouApril 18, 1930 – January 26, 2019
3. Lorin MaazelMarch 6, 1930 – July 13, 2014
4. Ray Charles (this page)September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004
5. Stephen SondheimMarch 22, 1930 – November 26, 2021
6. Tōru TakemitsuOctober 8, 1930 – February 20, 1996

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